“We have engaged a legal team headed by industry heavyweight Philip Kolvin QC and assisted by leading licensing solicitors Woods Whur,” Kilbey said. Both will represent the club at a “significantly discounted rate,” while Barrister Patrick Hennessey has offered pro-bono legal support to the club.

Fabric is also drafting a request for the need to change the Home Secretary’s Guidance under the Licensing Act.

“We have put this to a number of trade and music industry organisations and associations to seek their opinion, advice and support,” said Kilbey. “We want to ensure this is something the industry as whole are able to get behind.”